Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts six new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept six new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin, and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of cases pending in the Supreme Court can be found here.
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05/14/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - May
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's May 2019 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.
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05/09/19

Court interpreter training planned for Wisconsin Rapids
The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at the Hotel Mead.
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05/01/19

Chief Justice Roggensack re-elected as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Justices of the Wisconsin Supreme Court have elected Chief Justice Patience Drake Roggensack to a third consecutive two-year term as chief justice, effective May 1.
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04/17/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts ten new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept ten new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin, and the issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of cases pending in the Supreme Court can be found here.
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04/05/19

April case of the month
The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted. It will be chosen from the cases the Court will hear that month. The April case of the month is available here.
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04/04/19

Supreme Court oral argument - April 2019
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's April 2019 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.
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04/02/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court agenda for April 8, 2019
A copy of the Wisconsin Supreme Court's April 8 public rules hearing agenda can be found here and copies of the petitions with additional information and comments can be found here. Information about the Supreme Court's rule-making process is also available.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts two new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept two new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin, and issues presented in the granted cases are listed here. More detailed synopses will be released at a later date. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of cases pending in the Supreme Court can be found here.
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03/06/19

Court interpreter training planned for Milwaukee
The Director of State Courts Office is accepting applications for interpreter training to be held in Milwaukee on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at UW-Milwaukee.
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03/05/19

March case of the month
The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted. It will be chosen from the cases the Court will hear that month. The March case of the month is available here.
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03/05/19

Supreme Court oral argument - March 2019
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's March 2019 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.
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02/19/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts two new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept two new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin, and issues presented in granted cases are listed. More detailed synopses of the granted cases will be released at a later date. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of cases pending in the Supreme Court can be found here.
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02/04/19

February case of the month
The case of the month project provides high school teachers with some of the necessary tools to educate their students about the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Each month, during the Supreme Court's session, a "teachable" case will be highlighted. It will be chosen from the cases the Court will hear that month. The February case of the month is available here.
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01/31/19

Supreme Court oral argument - February 2019
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's February 2019 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.
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01/28/19

Several county courthouse closures due to extreme weather conditions
Several county courthouses will be closed between Tuesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 31, 2019 due to extreme weather conditions. Please see the Weather Information tab above for additional details.
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01/27/19

Several county courthouses closed Monday, January 28
Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Pepin, Racine, Rock, Sheboygan, Washington, and Waukesha County Courthouses, including the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019. The Green Lake County Courthouse is closing at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28 and will be closed for the remainder of the day. These closures include ALL court functions. See the Weather Information tab above for additional details.
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01/17/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts three new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has voted to accept three new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin, and issues presented in granted cases are listed here.
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01/10/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court agenda - Jan. 17, 2019
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's January 17, 2019 public rules hearing agenda is now available. A hearing notice for Rule Petition 18-04 can be found here. A copy of the petition with additional information and comments can be found here. Information about the Supreme Court's rule-making process is also available.
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01/07/19

Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - January 2019
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's January 2019 oral argument calendar and synopses of the cases to be heard can be found here. The synopses provided are not complete analyses of the issues. More information about any particular case before the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found on the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Previously released opinions issued by the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals can be found here.
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